if you can’t fly, float!

As I was watching the tv series Bones last week, an idea came to my head. The episode was about an astronaut who was murdered, and the suspects were the US government and/or the space tourism agency.

The investigators, for free, were able to board a space shuttle. And at that point of zero gravity, the two of them floated. The badass FBI agent Booth and the forensic anthropologist Bones were, unexpectedly (by the looks on their faces), thrilled and ecstatic by the floating sensation that they’ve experienced. Naturally, I wanted to try that as well! Oh, the bliss of floating!

Wikipedia said: 

As of 2010, orbital space tourism opportunities are limited and expensive, with only the Russian Space Agency providing transport. The price for a flight brokered by Space Adventures to the International Space Station aboard a Soyuz spacecraft US$ 20–35 million.

So there, I only at least 20 million dollars to buy me a seat. I already have 3 dollars from my last trip. =) I wonder if they would give me discounts like shoebuy coupons when I beg them that, “hey, this is not just a fancy; this is my lifelong dream–the purpose of my existence!” Or maybe I should just wait for Oprah to make my wish come true. She makes things happen, right?

A thought crossed my mind. Which would be easier to find in my lifetime: (a) the secret to flying or (b) 20-35 million dollars? Oh, well. Guess I’d stick to flying.

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